Infection Control Practitioner

Pay Range: $35.47 - $41.12

The base pay range is a good faith representation of current potential base pay for successful applicants. Shift differentials have been included in the range. Pay is determined by factors including experience, relevant qualifications, specialty, internal equity and contracts.

• Assumes responsibility for the establishment, evaluation and implementation of infection control practices and standards within the organization.

• The organization wide Infection Control Program is designed and maintained by Infection Control Practitioner in conjunction with the Director of Infection Prevention, the Infection Control Committee and the VP Medical Affairs.

• Works collaboratively with the Infection Disease Physician Consultant, Infection Control Committee Chairman, the County Public Health Department, NYSDOH, OSHA, and all regulatory agencies.

Minimum Education Requirement -

Graduate of an accredited program of appropriate medical, nursing or microbiology education and licensed in the state of New York required. BS preferred.

Annual continuing education. Familiarity and accessibility to and by staff, physicians, department heads, administration and community healthcare professionals is expected. Skills in interpersonal communication, diplomacy and public relations required.

Teaching/learning conceptual knowledge and instructional skills required. Certified in Infection Control (CIC) preferred. Certification required within three years.

Samaritan is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer. Women, Minorities, Disabled, and Veterans are encouraged to apply.